Semester Programs
Browse Exchange and Direct-Enroll Programs by Region
Africa and the Middle East
North, South, and Central America
Asia and the Pacific Region
| What's the difference to Mason-led? | View side-by-side comparison to see differences between Exchange and Mason-led |
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| When can I go? | Stuyding at a partner school is primarly a long-term commitment. You study abroad for one semester (fall or spring) or one year (academic year or calendar year). However, some international summer schools available. |
| Who teaches me? | Host institution faculty |
| Who are my classmates? | Students from host institution and international students |
| What can I study? | That's your choice. With some exceptions, you have access to the entire course catalog of the host institution. Courses and credits tranfer back to Mason. |
| Do my credits transfer? | Yes. You can view courses that have been transfered as Mason credit in the Transfer Credit Database (CERS). CERS stands for "Course Evaluation and Registration System" but the database is oftentimes referred to as Transfer Credit Database, Course Database, or simply CERS. You can also request new courses equivanlencies if needed. |
| Does my GPA transfer? | No. Your grades abroad are not applied to your Mason GPA. However, these classes are NOT pass/fail so a record of your grade does exist.
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| Is housing included? | Some programs have on campus housing options, and all will at least have suggested housing or apartment options close to campus. It is important for students to note that they are responsible for their own housing.
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| What are the cost? | Exchange: you pay Mason tuition rates Direct-Enroll: you pay separate program fee that includes tuition Housing is usually separate |
| How do I pay? | Tuition and program fees are paid through Student Accounts Housing is usually separate and paid directly to the university partner or third-party housing provider |
| Can I use financial aid? | YES. If you intend to use financial aid, you will need to meet with a Financial Aid Counselor. |
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All international summer school programs are listed under one regional category.
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Should Mason not currently maintain a partnership with an institution in which you are are interested, you can still apply for an external study abroad program.
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For international students currently studying at a Mason partner school and interested in a semester or year at Mason!